Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid performance for the price
I've used this for a home security prototype. The Bluetooth LE connectivity works flawlessly with my phone, and the image processing speed is impressive for this price point.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3 |
| Flash Memory | 16 MB (N16) |
| PSRAM | 8 MB (R8) |
| Camera Support | OV2640, OV3660, OV5640 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Interface | USB Type-C, JTAG |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| GPIO Pins | 45 Programmable GPIOs |
| AI Acceleration | Vector Instructions for NN |
| Board Dimensions | 54mm x 28mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid performance for the price
I've used this for a home security prototype. The Bluetooth LE connectivity works flawlessly with my phone, and the image processing speed is impressive for this price point.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Professional grade features
The vector instructions really speed up neural network inference. Compatible with all major camera modules listed. Highly recommended for industrial control prototypes.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for AI Vision Projects
This board is a powerhouse for computer vision tasks. The 8MB PSRAM handles the camera buffer smoothly, and the Wi-Fi connection is stable for streaming. Setup with ESP-IDF was straightforward.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good board, runs a bit warm
Functionality is top-notch for development. It does get slightly warm when running continuous video streaming at high resolution, but nothing concerning. Great for prototyping.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best S3 board with camera I've tried
The N16R8 configuration is exactly what I needed. No more memory errors during face detection algorithms. The USB-C port makes flashing much faster than older micro-USB boards.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value but needs careful wiring
Excellent board for learning embedded AI. The camera quality with the OV2640 is decent. Just be careful with the pinout as it differs slightly from the standard ESP32. Documentation could be better.
Q: Can I power this board via the VIN pin with 5V?
A: Yes, you can supply 5V to the VIN pin. The onboard regulator will step it down to 3.3V for the ESP32-S3 chip. Ensure your power source can provide at least 500mA.
Q: Is Arduino IDE compatible with this specific N16R8 version?
A: Absolutely. You just need to install the latest ESP32 board package in Arduino IDE, select 'ESP32S3 Dev Module', and set the Flash Size to 16MB and PSRAM to 'OPI PSRAM'.
Q: Does it come with a case or enclosure?
A: No, this product includes only the development board. Cases are sold separately or can be 3D printed using the dimension files available in our documentation repository.
Q: What is the maximum resolution supported for WiFi streaming?
A: While the camera sensors support higher resolutions, for stable WiFi streaming we recommend UXGA (1600x1200) or lower. Higher resolutions may cause frame drops depending on network conditions.
Q: Does this board support the OV5640 camera module out of the box?
A: Yes, the board supports OV2640, OV3660, and OV5640 cameras. You may need to adjust the pin configuration in your code depending on the specific camera model used.